Senco

Horizon Care and Education Group Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Horizon Care and Education Group Ltd seeks an inspirational SENCO for Olympus Academy in Croydon. You will lead the school's SEN strategy, support pupils aged 11-19 with SEN incl SEMH, and work with Headteachers and the Managing Director of Education Services to deliver excellent outcomes.

The role requires SENCO qualification or near completion, QTS, and experience with local authorities. You’ll join a supportive team with a focus on development, wellbeing, and inclusive education, with

Qualifications

• Must hold a SENCO qualification or be close to completing.
• Must have a QTS status.
• Contribute to high‑quality teaching and learning as part of the provision for SEN.
• Have experience working effectively with local authorities.
• Passion for ensuring all young people succeed and higher aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Support the school’s SEN provision and SEMH education.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver outcomes for students.
• Provide leadership and communication to staff to raise attainment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resilience

Vision

Collaboration

Education

SENCO qualification

QTS status

Job description

Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! We are looking for an inspirational SENCO at Olympus Academy in Croydon. Olympus is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in South Croydon, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs. At Horizon Care and Education, our SENCOs are supported by Headteachers, Operational Directors and the Managing Director of Education Services. This structure of support allows Senior Leadership Teams to focus on and deliver the best outcomes for children, young people, and their families. To be our SENCo, you'll be a multi-talented professional, you'll have great leadership and communication skills; endless enthusiasm, resilience and vision, and a commitment to both the education and the achievement of each young person. If you are interested in this job role but feel it is too far away, please enquire regarding our flexible travel options and Relocation assistance. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. The successful applicants will need:

• Must hold a SENCO Qualification or be close to completing
• Must have a QTS status
• Make a valuable contribution to the offering that young people receive at the school as part of the provision of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Have some experience of working effectively with local authorities.
• Have a passion for ensuring all young people succeed.
• Be able to work effectively within a supportive, committed, and successful staff team.
• Have high aspirations for themselves and others, and a commitment to further development.
• Have a robust understanding of SEND Code of practice
• An understanding of SEMH education and how to support the additional needs associated with SEMH pupils.
• We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!
• The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory.
• You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!

Horizon Care and Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community. Closing date for this role is the 24th September INDEdu